APRIL 3rd, 2021
WELCOME TO THE 9th ANNUAL
ARK-LA-TEX Challenge
The Ark-La-Tex Challenge offers both novice and experienced cyclists a ride unlike many others. This ride will allow you to ride through three states in one ride. We offer five different distances to accommodate different cyclist levels. 35 Miles into the 70 mile route you will arrive at 3 states and get to take a victory photo standing in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana! Just the motivation you need halfway through!
Route Lengths
70 Miles – Ark-La-Tex Challenge
52 Miles – Texas/Arkansas Loop
46 Miles – Arkansas/Texas Out and Back
35 Miles – Ark-La-Tex with Non-Supported Return
22 Miles – Arkansas/ Texas Challenge out and back
0 Miles – Spirit Rider to support the cause
Note – This year we will again NOT offer a 35 mile supported return. The route will still be posted if a 35 mile route is desired but riders will need to arrange their own transport for them and their bicycle back to the starting location.
Due to COVID-19, we will not be allowed in the school. Registration, Breakfast, and Lunch will take place in the Liberty-Eylau High School Parking Lot. We will not have a set time to launch. We will do a staggered self-start and ask all cyclist be out on the course no later than 9:15am.
Registration Dates
Early Bird – Now until 02/27/2021
General Registration – 03/01/21 – 04/02/21
Online registration closes on 04/02/21 @1pm
Late Registration will be held at Berridge
Bikes on Friday 04/02/21 4-6pm along with early packet pick-up.
NOTE: You can also register the morning of the event for $50
22 Mile – What a Hoot AR/TX out and back
46 Mile – AR/TX out and back
52 Mile – Texas/Arkansas Loop
70 Mile – 35 Mile – is one-way. The non-supported return ends at 3 states liquor and you will need to arrange transport back to L.E.H.S if personal items were left there.
Rest Stops
There will be four rest stops along the course routes. Each rest stop will be sponsored by a different local organization so the snacks and nourishment will differ from stop to stop. We will ensure each stop has plenty of cold water!
1st Stop – Pleasant Hill FD – Sponsored by Arkansas High Interact Club
2nd Stop – Macedonia Baptist Church – Sponsored by Haven Home Aktion Club (Kiwanis)
3rd Stop – 3 States Liquor – Sponsored by Lions Club of Texarkana
4th Stop – Cass Baptist Church – Sponsored by Julie Berry and Friends!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
